
BIWTC Paturia Ghat Deputy General Manager (DGM) Abdus Salam said ferry movement on the route resumed around 9:00 am after visibility improved following a two-hour disruption caused by thick fog.
During the suspension, two ferries - Language Martyred Shaheed Barkat and Faridpur - remained stranded at Paturia Ghat. Five ferries - Shah Keramat Ali, Shah Mokhdum, Hasna Hena, Golam Maula and Bonolota - were stuck at Daulatdia Ghat.
Besides, two ferries - Shah Paran and Bir Shreshtha Jahangir - were anchored in the middle of the Padma River with vehicles and passengers on board.
Meanwhile, ferry movement on the Aricha-Kazirhat route also resumed after a two-hour suspension due to the same reason. All ferries are now operating normally with full loads of vehicles and passengers, reports BSS.